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Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...

Canda-Leigh Habonimana takes a dip in the waters of Gatineau Park’s Meech Lake in Chelsea, Quebec, during a polar bear plunge on New Year’s Day. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press files) Dr. Mark Harper ...

Mark Harper, MD, PhD, recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Cold-water immersion may boost mental health and well-being. The practice carries risks, too, including drowning ...

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...